What 2 Watch: 8/7/07

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Eureka, Power of 10, Damages and more!

By Staci Krause

Welcome to IGN TV's What 2 Watch -- your guide to what's noteworthy on TV each night. You may notice we'll point out shows worth watching that air at the same time -- it's up to you to make a choice or fire up a DVR.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007

America's Got Talent: "Performance Episode #4" -- 8:00pm ET/PT on NBC. The top ten contestants compete for a chance to win a one million dollar prize and become the most talented person in America. America will vote for their favorite acts and the contestants will be narrowed down to eight.

Power of 10: "Episode 101" -- 8:00pm ET/PT on CBS. SERIES PREMIERE: The contestant who can most accurately predict the American public's response to intriguing poll questions could walk away winning millions. This show reaches out across America to poll thousands of people and ask them, well, just about everything - from "What percentage of Americans said they were virgins the day they got married?" to "How many Americans believe they are smarter than president George W. Bush?" Each week contestants will be tested to see if they have their finger on the pulse of the people and can accurately predict the results of the nationwide surveys. With the first question worth $1,000 and only five questions to answer, and each one increasing 10 times in value, the contestant who has the best take on the American mindset could walk away with a $10 million payday.

If you haven't seen a commercial for the new game show, Power of 10, hosted by Drew Carey, you've probably not been watching television at all. This show reminds me of Card Sharks, where the gimmick was to pick whether the next card would be higher or lower, but to get control, players had to guess how many out of 100 people answered a question a certain way. The questions on that show are similar to what I've seen with the commercials here, like how many people think they are smarter than George Bush. That wasn't the most popular part of the show or why Card Sharks was popular, though, so it will be interesting to see how this show is set up to be compelling enough for people to tune in. Anything is possible, though. Look at Deal or No Deal.

The Bill Engvall Show: "Have You Seen My Muffins, Man?" -- 9:00 pm ET/PT on TBS. Susan decides it's time to get her own job for some extra money. Not wanting to go back to nursing, she decides to try her hand at making and selling muffins. But she may be in over her head, just as Bill is in over his head trying to keep the house in order. Meanwhile, Bryan is determined to win his science fair with a specially designed rocket.

Eureka: "Duck, Duck Goose" -- 9:00 pm ET/PT on Sci-Fi Channel. Space junk is massing over Eureka, forming a giant debris cloud that threatens to destroy the town and its inhabitants. Carter must find what is drawing it - and why - before disaster strikes.

Zoe and Jo of Eureka

The Singing Bee: "Episode 105" -- 9:30 pm ET/PT on NBC. Contestants will be challenged to accurately sing the lyrics to the most popular songs of all time in a variety of karaoke-style competitions. Each episode will begin with an audience-wide sing-along where eight lucky contestants will be chosen to compete in a series of fun-filled singing games. In this exciting singing showdown, there's no middle ground for partially correct answers -- contestants must be perfect or they're out of the game.

Damages: "And My Paralyzing Fear of Death" -- 10:00 pm ET/PT on FX. Patty's resolve is tested when a mysterious threat arrives at her office that places the entire case in jeopardy. Ellen finds out about the demands of her new professional commitment. Tom digs up some interesting information on Katie.

i-Caught -- 10:00 pm ET/PT on ABC. SERIES PREMIERE: From a riveting and dramatic battle between lions, crocodiles and buffalo captured on amateur video in remote Africa to wedding dances becoming the new hit music videos, from using the Internet as a dragnet to catch thieves to the virtual collision of fame and infamy, "i-CAUGHT" premieres with five stories that have been impacted by the new video revolution. Every one of these videos has a compelling story behind it. Who made it? What was going on behind the scenes? What came after it, and how were lives changed forever?

Murder: "Shot and Stashed" -- 10:00 pm ET/PT on Spike TV. Real people try to solve a homicide case involving a 200 pound woman who is found with gun wounds inside a car in an abandoned, burned-out garage.